"She took a year off from her marriage to sleep with strangers. What could go wrong?"

[Anonymous]

The baby excuse is bullshit. Not buying that as a catalyst.

She's simply someone who suddenly realized that she didn't slut around enough when she was young and decided to recapture what she thinks she missed. Happens all the time. The difference here is just the (apparently) wussy husband who somehow went along with this rather than just dumping her ass straight away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The baby excuse is bullshit. Not buying that as a catalyst.

She's simply someone who suddenly realized that she didn't slut around enough when she was young and decided to recapture what she thinks she missed. Happens all the time. The difference here is just the (apparently) wussy husband who somehow went along with this rather than just dumping her ass straight away.

In his defense, he got a GF too, it sounds like. A brief sexual holiday might be good for many marriages, although probably not worth the risk in most cases.

[Anonymous]

It just makes me glad I don't live in San Francisco anymore. I loved my time there, but I genuinely prefer more conventional living.

[Anonymous]

Not bad. I'd do her.

[Anonymous]

I admit, I'm going to read it- my curiosity is piqued! I agree with all the other post about the moral decay, etc. but it's different than anything I've read before. (and I'm very much committed to my DH and have no interest in cheating, but fun to read about others)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stupid. This is what you do before marriage. Also, why marry someone who does not want kids if you do?

This is why you go to college..."every girl needs those slutty college years." - quote from Bridesmaids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I admit, I'm going to read it- my curiosity is piqued! I agree with all the other post about the moral decay, etc. but it's different than anything I've read before. (and I'm very much committed to my DH and have no interest in cheating, but fun to read about others)

DH and I agree. No interest in either of us cheating but I might buy a copy to read with DW. It's at least fun to imagine engaging in such bad behavior, even if one never would.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's the headline on a new book review, in the Washington Post, of "The Wild Oats Project: One Woman's Midlife Quest for Passion at Any Cost" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2015/03/12/she-took-a-year-off-from-her-marriage-to-sleep-with-strangers-what-could-go-wrong/

Go!

90% of men would never be able to do this. Because she is a woman, a sex partner can be had anytime. And she is not even really attractive to begin with.

You're so wrong. I am a woman who's been looking for a long term FWB for years. The men I've gotten close to that point with don't have anyplace to take me, and don't want to spend any money. They want to sleep with me, sure, but don't follow through.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's the headline on a new book review, in the Washington Post, of "The Wild Oats Project: One Woman's Midlife Quest for Passion at Any Cost" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2015/03/12/she-took-a-year-off-from-her-marriage-to-sleep-with-strangers-what-could-go-wrong/

Go!

90% of men would never be able to do this. Because she is a woman, a sex partner can be had anytime. And she is not even really attractive to begin with.

You're so wrong. I am a woman who's been looking for a long term FWB for years. The men I've gotten close to that point with don't have anyplace to take me, and don't want to spend any money. They want to sleep with me, sure, but don't follow through.

what's wrong with your place? why should they spend $it on a FWB?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's the headline on a new book review, in the Washington Post, of "The Wild Oats Project: One Woman's Midlife Quest for Passion at Any Cost" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2015/03/12/she-took-a-year-off-from-her-marriage-to-sleep-with-strangers-what-could-go-wrong/

Go!

90% of men would never be able to do this. Because she is a woman, a sex partner can be had anytime. And she is not even really attractive to begin with.

You're so wrong. I am a woman who's been looking for a long term FWB for years. The men I've gotten close to that point with don't have anyplace to take me, and don't want to spend any money. They want to sleep with me, sure, but don't follow through.

what's wrong with your place? why should they spend $it on a FWB?

You're right, that's what they think. But I have kids who could come home from work early, not to mention a husband who may pop round home at any time. What's wrong with his place or a hotel?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's the headline on a new book review, in the Washington Post, of "The Wild Oats Project: One Woman's Midlife Quest for Passion at Any Cost" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2015/03/12/she-took-a-year-off-from-her-marriage-to-sleep-with-strangers-what-could-go-wrong/

Go!

90% of men would never be able to do this. Because she is a woman, a sex partner can be had anytime. And she is not even really attractive to begin with.

You're so wrong. I am a woman who's been looking for a long term FWB for years. The men I've gotten close to that point with don't have anyplace to take me, and don't want to spend any money. They want to sleep with me, sure, but don't follow through.

what's wrong with your place? why should they spend $it on a FWB?

You're right, that's what they think. But I have kids who could come home from work early, not to mention a husband who may pop round home at any time. What's wrong with his place or a hotel?

Boy, did he pick a great one!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It just makes me glad I don't live in San Francisco anymore. I loved my time there, but I genuinely prefer more conventional living.

Huh. I live in the 'burbs and her experience sounds completely foreign to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's the headline on a new book review, in the Washington Post, of "The Wild Oats Project: One Woman's Midlife Quest for Passion at Any Cost" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2015/03/12/she-took-a-year-off-from-her-marriage-to-sleep-with-strangers-what-could-go-wrong/

Go!

90% of men would never be able to do this. Because she is a woman, a sex partner can be had anytime. And she is not even really attractive to begin with.

Have you ever been to a trailer park?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel sorry for her husband.

DH here: I don't. He was a weakling for tolerating this and deserved what he got.

Sounds like my SIL and brother. He is weak, she decided she needs a marriage break. Doesn't want to divorce, just see the kids when it fits her needs, work and screw around. So he is giving her the time (unspecified time frame).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sounds to me that this is a story:
- about a very insecure woman
- who thinks the meaning of life is “all about her"
- who wanted to write a book
- and found a disgusting experience on which to base her writing.

I am not some old prude, but I find this so totally disgusting.
Not only what she did - but her whole mindset - that SHE deserves to be happy on her deathbed.
Perhaps she should think about volunteering and giving back to others.
That is where she will find real joy. Not in the beds of acquaintances.

Very well said!

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